Job Title

Venture Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Venture Management and Outreach:

• Manage CDL lead accounts; Foster stakeholder engagement and maintain relationships with project partners, as well as existing and potential sponsors/donors.

• Lead efforts to recruit new ventures and facilitate their application process, including identifying promising new technologies and high-growth potential founders.

• Analyze and systematically evaluate ventures to screen in those suitable for the program while screening out others.

• Determine which venture applications to refer to the committee for selection.

• Design and implement logistical details and activities for events and/or programming.

• Promote programs and service offerings to internal and/or external contacts.

• Foster and maintain a network of external contacts to build awareness and increase business potential, particularly in new venture recruitment, support, and funding.

• Advise inventors on product development steps to add value to existing discoveries and enhance their commercial potential.

• Promote research initiatives to increase program visibility & reputation and advise on long-term market growth and outreach strategies.

Research/Grant Funding Administration:

• Apply and interpret policies and procedures in decision-making independently.

• Coordinate tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders.

• Analyze and document successes and adjustments to project implementation activities.

• Implement plans and process improvements for project activities.

• Analyze and recommend options for project design.

• Conduct detailed data analysis to inform management decision-making.

• Create and edit support documentation. Handle sensitive and/or confidential information.

• Edit funding application content.

• Verify funding proposals are complete, accurate and adhere to sponsor guidelines.

• Disseminating information regarding funding programs and opportunities to the research community and relevant stakeholders.

• Coordinate committee meetings to include agendas, minutes, and logistics.

• Serve as a resource to others by providing (non-supervisory) job-related guidance.

• Review and assess requirements needed to meet project timelines.

• Track and/or monitor research/project activities, project accounts, milestones, and timelines.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, economics, or closely related field.

• 5 years of experience in program coordination, administration, or closely related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of startup/technology founders and leadership teams

• Strong understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups

• Financial literacy and experience with fundraising and venture deals.

• Highly motivated with a strong interest in business development and relationship management.

• Ability to analyze and make evaluative judgements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as public speaking skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• This position may be required to work outside of standard business hours to include nights and/or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), engineering, science, economics, or closely related.

• Experience working with startup/technology founders and leadership teams, particularly recruiting and supporting them through business acceleration programs.

• Previous experience in a leadership position at an accelerator/incubator or venture fund.

• Experience working as a consultant or advisor to a startup company.

• Ability to analyze and systematically evaluate ventures, with a proven track record for successfully screening ventures.

• Strong understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups across several verticals, particularly in the Energy and Space sectors.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.